Doctor's Bag

[mga1500]

How about an old fashioned doctor's bag as an all purpose carryall? I have one and it's been very useful for my phone, GPS and all the other odds and ends we accumulate in the modern era. It also seems to add a certain element of mystery to one's carriage.

 

[HHISIII]

I use an old Atlas leather breifcase as a carryall. When I go out to auctions and antique hunting, I throw my laptop and all the necessary accoutrements in there along with a change of undershirts (some of the auctions can get hot) and a couple bottles of water. It carries everything nicely and looks great in the process!

 

[Tomasso]

an old fashioned doctor's bag as an all purpose carryall? I have one

How about posting some photos?

 

[57plymouth]

I use an old Atlas leather breifcase as a carryall. When I go out to auctions and antique hunting, I throw my laptop and all the necessary accoutrements in there along with a change of undershirts (some of the auctions can get hot) and a couple bottles of water. It carries everything nicely and looks great in the process!

Yup, pics of both would be nice.

 

[Chainsaw]

GQ article. Very informative though.

 

[Bugsy]

How about an old fashioned doctor's bag as an all purpose carryall? I have one and it's been very useful for my phone, GPS and all the other odds and ends we accumulate in the modern era. It also seems to add a certain element of mystery to one's carriage.

Where can you get one?

 

[Shangas]

If anyone's wondering, the correct term is "Gladstone bag". They were very common in the late 19th century and were frequently used by doctors to carry medicines and instruments, hence their alternate name.

 

[Richard Warren]

I'm sorry to say that in my opinion an old fashioned doctor's bag is only a good idea in the hands of an old fashioned doctor.

 

[Feraud]

If anyone's wondering, the correct term is "Gladstone bag".

Right. Gladstone's are a classy item and perfect size for weekend bags.

 

[Richard Warren]

The original poster did not appear to me to be suggesting the use of the bag as luggage, which of course is quite alright.

 

[PistolPete1969]

Hiya-

I picked up a very nice original Gladstone bag at an antique store years ago for @$35, IIRC. It was in great shape, which not all of them are. I use mine as a "range" bag when I go shooting; holds ammo, earmuffs, logbook, etc.

It does make a great weekend bag, too. It gets a lot of looks and a few comments.

 

[Chainsaw]

I love the doctors bag, and the AWOL bag, but is there anything in leather with a zippered pouch on the bottom of the bag for shoes? I have a very nice brown bag like this that I get compliments on, but the only problem is it's not leather. It might actually be a bowling bag, but it's one of the handiest items I have.

 

[Tomasso]

is there anything in leather with a zippered pouch on the bottom of the bag for shoes?

Here you go.

 

[PhilR]

I've got my eye on this one:

http://palmerandsons.ca/Palmer-And-Sons-Leather-Gladstone-No-10-M.html